KARL
LAGERFELD is teaming up with footwear brand Melissa. The
designer has signed up to create capsule collections for the label
over the next four seasons.

The first range - consisting of four different autumn/winter
2013-14 styles - will be unveiled in March. Paulo Pedo, CEO of
Melissa, referred to the Lagerfeld partnership as "one of the most
exciting collaborations the company has ever seen".

Brazilian-based brand Melissa is known for its colourful plastic
jelly shoes and has previously worked with Vivienne Westwood, Jean
Paul Gaultier, Gareth Pugh and model Alessandra Ambrosio.

"We are very excited about the partnership with Melissa who have
been great in translating Karl's inspirations and designs into
truly iconic and fun fashion products that many women in the world
will happily wear," said Pier Paolo Righi, CEO of Karl
Lagerfeld.